US Air Force plans to launch multi-sensor fusion project to enhance surveillance radar combat capability

On February 1, 2018, a military and aviation news outlet reported that the U.S. Air Force is investing $33.6 million over five years to launch a groundbreaking sensor fusion initiative. The goal of this project is to significantly boost the performance of surveillance radars by integrating advanced optoelectronic technologies, such as visible light, infrared, multispectral, and hyperspectral sensors. This development marks a major step forward in enhancing situational awareness and target identification capabilities. This week, officials from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory announced the "Precision Real-Time Combat Operations Identification Sensor Development" (PRECISE) project. The initiative goes beyond traditional radar systems by combining multiple radio frequency (RF) and optoelectronic sensors. It also aims to improve radar capabilities through advanced signal processing techniques, adaptive bandwidth management, and other sophisticated algorithms. While radar has been a cornerstone of military operations for decades, adversaries are increasingly seeking ways to degrade its effectiveness, particularly at long ranges. The PRECISE project addresses this challenge by improving radar signal processing and enabling the fusion of data from various sensors to resolve ambiguities and enhance long-range target recognition. The project focuses on developing key enabling technologies that will improve the battlefield's ability to detect and identify targets. A major emphasis is placed on enhancing the capabilities of reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft to accurately locate and classify both air and ground-based targets using radar and other sensor inputs. The technologies developed under the PRECISE program are set to be tested in real-world flight demonstrations on surveillance aircraft. This practical application will help validate the system's performance and ensure it meets operational requirements. The initiative represents a significant investment in next-generation sensor integration, aimed at maintaining the U.S. military’s technological edge in an increasingly complex and contested environment.

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